Contract Duration: 10 Months.
Reports to: Protection Officer/Gender Specialist
Job Purpose:
The Gender and Protection Assistant will support the implementation of gender, protection, and safeguarding activities within project communities. The role will focus on integrating gender and protection components into projects and ensuring effective mainstreaming of gender and protection principles across all project activities. The position involves assisting in case management, community awareness, referrals, protection monitoring, data collection, and ensuring that vulnerable individuals have safe access to services. The assistant will also support Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), gender mainstreaming, and child protection activities in line with organizational policies and humanitarian standards.
Key Responsibilities
Protection and Gender Programming
Support integration of gender and protection components across all project sectors and activities.
Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Provide technical support to project teams on gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches.
Support the implementation of gender and protection activities in target communities.
Conduct awareness sessions on gender-based violence (GBV), child protection, PSEA, rights, and available support services.
Identify vulnerable individuals and facilitate referrals to appropriate service providers.
Assist in conducting protection monitoring and documenting protection concerns.
Support safe and confidential handling of sensitive information.
Promote inclusion, gender equality, and protection mainstreaming across project activities.
Community Engagement
Mobilize community members for sensitization sessions and protection activities.
Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, women groups, youth groups, and stakeholders.
Receive and respond appropriately to complaints and feedback from beneficiaries.
Support awareness campaigns and advocacy activities related to protection concerns.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of activities, referrals, and case documentation where applicable.
Support preparation of weekly and monthly activity reports.
Assist in data collection, entry, and analysis for protection activities.
Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of protection-related information.
Coordination and Compliance
Work closely with other program teams to ensure integration of protection principles.
Adhere to organizational safeguarding, PSEA, and protection policies at all times.
Participate in trainings, meetings, and capacity-building sessions.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Data Collection and Reporting
Collect and compile activity data, beneficiary information, and reports
Support preparation of weekly and monthly activity reports
Ensure data protection and confidentiality at all times
Safeguarding and Ethics
Uphold confidentiality, dignity, and respect in all interactions
Adhere strictly to PSEA, child protection, and safeguarding policies
Report any safeguarding concerns through appropriate channels
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Gender Studies, International Relations, or related field.
Minimum of 1 - 2 years experience in gender, protection, GBV, child protection, or humanitarian programming.
Good understanding of protection principles, PSEA, safeguarding, and gender issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive cases professionally.
Experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations is an added advantage.
Good report writing and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of local languages spoken in the target area is an added advantage.
Core Competencies
Teamwork and collaboration
Empathy and professionalism
Problem-solving skills
Accountability and integrity
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.
Required Skills and Competencies
Basic knowledge of PSEA principles
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and empathy
Good report writing and documentation skills
Ability to work with diverse communities and vulnerable populations
Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Hausa/Kanuri)
Key Working Relationships
Internal: MHPSS Team, Protection Team and MEAL Team
External: Community leaders, health workers, NGOs, government partners
Essential Skills
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with electronic financial management systems and data collection tools.
Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills.
Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage.
Desirable
Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe).
Familiarity with NGO or donor financial reporting requirements (ECHO, NHF, WFP, etc.)
Training in Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Experience in peer support group facilitation
Familiarity with referral pathways and protection services
Females are encouraged to apply.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.